Outer Reef’s 860 Deluxbridge Skylounge Motoryacht is a bluewater cruiser designed to cover long distances. Among her highlights are an enclosed flying bridge or skylounge that provides a third, climate-controlled gathering area and protection from the elements at a helm that offers a captain better views and situational awareness. Because the skylounge is so big, family and friends can keep the captain company. They could also trade piloting chores and basically make navigating a group exercise. There’s even a day head on this deck. More...
Cruisers Yachts is one of the few large boat builders left in North America. As we reported last year, the company has been purchased by MarineMax. Cruisers always had a culture of doing things right when it came to installations and finish work. Our reports from the builder are that it is business as usual in Oconto, WI. With MarineMax dealerships spread all over the country, we expect Cruisers Yachts' production to be ramped up, which is a good thing. More boat sales mean fixed costs are spread over more units. By having the dealer also be the boat builder, there can be no finger-pointing when it comes to things that need to be fixed, which should give buyers some comfort. The bigger and more complicated the boat is, the more important that relationship becomes. The 54 Fly is Cruiser’s second-largest boat and today we take a look at her. More...
We rarely get a chance to see the same boat tested with four different setups, but Boston Whaler offers us a peek above. The green line is the 220 Dauntless’ speed with a single 250-hp Mercury outboard and no T-top. It outperforms the other rigs, but center consoles should have T-tops, even though they create windage and add weight. That’s where it gets interesting. With the T-top, the 220 Dauntless performs about the same with a 200-, 225- or 250-hp Mercury outboard, according to Whaler’s test data. Not surprisingly, the 200-hp engine is standard. See our test of this entry-level vessel. More...
New for 2022, the Carolina Skiff 21 SWS is designed to reach the shallows and run with clean water fed to the propeller. Nevertheless, she comes with a 6” (15.24 cm) jackplate. She’s rigged to fish with a 25-gallon (94.6 L) baitwell (a size we often see in boats 5’ (1.5 m) longer) and a removable 70-quart (66.2 L) cooler. She’s self-bailing and has a laundry list of features you can peruse on the builder’s website. Once you do, we think you’ll agree that she comes well equipped at an affordable price. Get all the details at the Carolina Skiff website. More...
The 68 has three different main cabin layouts, each directed to a different customer and even different cultures. The top layout is directed to European owners who want the galley and those who work in it out of sight. So, its galley is partitioned off. The adjacent dining table is more formal, the way Germans might like it. Italians will have their dinner on the aft deck so they can see those strolling along the quay — and can be seen by the strollers. The middle layout is definitely an owner/operator boat where a couple might be switching off piloting and cooking chores, and like the informality of turning the whole area into a country kitchen American style. You get the idea.
For many years incandescents were used in boats because there were the only things reasonably available. Then, halogen light bulbs hit the market and many boat builders were drawn to them because of their small size and very bright light. The only trouble was that they were a fire hazard because they became so intensely hot. Happily, LED lights came along and are a godsend to boaters. Here are 10 things about them you should know. More...
Triple 425-hp Yamaha XF outboards power the Regulator 37 faster than you’ll want to go. With 507-gallon (1,919 L) fuel capacity and more fish boxes and rod holders per foot than any other Regulator model, she’ll have you offshore fishing like a pro. Abundant forward seating, a settee with an extra deep cooler and convertible electric pedestal sunbed/table make it easy to relax. A boat of this caliber won’t last long. Early deposits are being accepted, so reserve your spot now. Contact GM Greg Sweeney at 727-200-3474 or email here.
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